Provision of Research Ethics Training Course for CSIR.
CSIR
In plain English
The CSIR is seeking proposals for the provision of a tailored research ethics training course over five years. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD).
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The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) invites proposals for a tailored Research Ethics Training Course. The project will run for five years on an as-needed basis. Work will be conducted online or at the CSIR Pretoria campus. The service provider must develop course materials and facilitate training for Research Ethics Committee members, research managers, and researchers. Key deliverables include interactive training sessions for various group sizes ranging from 12 to 50 delegates. The contract aims to ensure high-quality learning outcomes for CSIR staff over the five-year period.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
Full requirements
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must possess valid Tax Compliance Status
- NQF level 7 or higher in Biological, Medical, Environmental, Social Sciences, or Law
- Professional certification in Bioethics or Ethics
- Proven experience in research ethics training and facilitation
- Current or previous membership in a Research Ethics Committee
- Joint venture agreement and consolidated documentation if applicable
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM
Email: tender@csir.co.za
Phone: 012-841-2911
How to apply: Submit proposals electronically to tender@csir.co.za. Send two separate emails: one for the Technical Proposal and one for the Pricing Proposal. The email subject line must include the RFP number and description. Cloud-based links are not accepted.
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